Chapter 16 No.16

The moment the porter came to the door, Cecilia eagerly called out from the coach, "Is Mr Delvile here?"

"Yes, madam," he answered, "but I believe he is engaged."

"Oh no matter for any engagement!" cried she, "on the door,-I must speak to him this moment!"

"If you will please to step into the parlour, madam, I will tell his gentleman you a